CVE-1999-0002Linux Memory Corruption
Buffer overflow in NFS mountd gives root access to remote attackers, mostly in Linux systems.
Published Oct 12, 1998 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-1999-0002 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Bsd OS (Bsdi), Openlinux (Caldera), Linux (Redhat).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
28%
Higher than 98.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
36/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- patch121
Description
Buffer overflow in NFS mountd gives root access to remote attackers, mostly in Linux systems.
Affected Products
10 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Bsd OSBsdi | 1.1 | n/a |
| OpenlinuxCaldera | 1.2 | n/a |
| LinuxRedhat | 2.0, 2.1, 3.0.3, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 5.0, 5.1 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 12, 1998
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- patch121
- exploitExploitDB-19096
- otherJ-006
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in NFS mountd gives root access to remote attackers, mostly in Linux systems.
Affected: Bsd OS (Bsdi) versions 1.1; Openlinux (Caldera) versions 1.2; Linux (Redhat) versions 2.0, 2.1, 3.0.3, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 5.0, 5.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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